Description Car Alternator Problem - How to Detect Them

An automotive charging system is made up of three major components: the battery, the voltage regulator and an alternator. The alternator works with the battery to generate power for the electrical components of a vehicle, like the interior and exterior lights, and the instrument panel. An alternator gets its name from the term alternating current (AC).
Topics:
# What is an alternator?
# Alternator Components
# Understanding Alternator Power Output
# The Life and Death of an Alternator
# Alternator Replacement
# Six Signs of Alternator Issues
# Alternator Problems #1: Broken or Loose Connections
# Alternator Problems #2: A Dead Battery
# Alternator Problems #3: Sight, Sound and Smell
# Alternator Problems #4: Dim Lights
# Alternator Problems #5: Warning Light

Show More Less

Information